New York State
Government
Cuomo Says New License Plates Aren’t A Money Grab
WILSON – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says the new license plates for New York drivers are required so E-ZPass can read them, and not a money grab. Starting in April 2020, anybody with …
Government
State To Roll Out New License Plate Design
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo is asking residents to vote on the next state license plate design that will go into effect next spring. The vote started Monday and runs through Sep. …
Government
New Law Prohibits Vessels From Operating Digital Billboards In NY Waters
ALBANY – A bill singed into law Tuesday by New York State’s Governor prohibits vessels from operating digital billboards while in navigable waters. New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says the new law gives local …
Crime
Cuomo Wants New Law On Domestic Terrorism In Wake Of Mass Shootings
ALBNAY – New York State’s Governor wants to create a new crime of domestic terrorism for mass shootings or other large-scale violent acts motivated by bias. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says his proposal to lawmakers would …
Crime
Couple Sentenced To Prison For Making Pornography With Baby
ALBANY – A 38-year-old man and his girlfriend have been sentenced to federal prison for making child pornography using a 1-year-old girl. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Joshua Carey of Stamford in Delaware County and …
Government
New York Strengthens Animal Welfare Rules For Pet Dealers
ALBANY – Commercial pet dealers will have to comply with new regulations in New York state intended to improve the living conditions of companion animals. The new rules were signed into law Thursday by Gov. …
Crime
Aide To Assistant Speaker Of NYS Assembly Arrested In Theft
NEW YORK – An aide and one-time chief of staff to New York State Assembly Assistant Speaker Felix Ortiz was arrested Thursday on a wire fraud charge, accused of diverting $80,000 from campaign contributions for …
News
New York State Cracks Down On Insurance Fraud With New Law
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) signed legislation Thursday criminalizing staged motor vehicle accidents. The law penalizes a person who intentionally causes a motor vehicle collision with the intent to commit a …
Courts
Former Boy Scout Leader Sentenced For Possessing Child Porn
BUFFALO – A former New York Boy Scout leader who had 10,000 images and 600 videos of child pornography has been sentenced to more than six years in prison. Federal prosecutors say 34-year-old Russell Ruth …
Government
Achievement Gaps Prompt Review Of NY Graduation Requirements
BUFFALO – New York state is rethinking its requirements for a high school diploma, including the make-or-break Regents exams that have been around since the 1800s. Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa initiated the discussion …
